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21 June, 18:35

Which was NOT a driving force that encouraged people to move west during the westward expansion (1776) ?

1. Factory jobs.

2. Strike rich in business.

3. Spread religion.

4. Get a fresh start

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  1. 21 June, 22:27
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    3 - Spread religion

    Explanation:

    Westward expansion was the period of mass migration to the westward of America. Various factors contributed to this mass exodus of people to the West during this period. Among the factors that contributed to this mass movement include the gold rush and mining opportunities in California, the manifest destiny, the signing of Guadalupe Hidalgo, and the Homestead Act which made landownership easier and cheaper. These factors made the West appear very promising to job seekers, who believed that the could get better jobs in the West, get rich, and get a fresh start in life.
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